Depilatory compositions

ABSTRACT

A depilatory cream composition including a depilatory active, an emollient selected from at least one of mineral oil and emollient esters, and one or more of a talc and polyamide resin.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application is a continuation of U.S. Ser. No. 12/530,426, filed 30Oct. 2009, which is a US National Stage of International Application No.PCT/GB2008/000731, filed 3 Mar. 2008, which claims the benefit of GB0704599.0, filed 9 Mar. 2007, the entire contents and substance of whichare hereby incorporated by reference.

STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Field of the Invention

The present invention relates to a depilatory cream composition and itsmethod of use. The present invention also relates to the use of siliconewax, polyamide resin and/or a mineral to improve the skin-feel of adepilatory cream composition.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

Briefly described, in a preferred form, the present invention comprisesa depilatory cream with an improved skin-feel. In an exemplaryembodiment, the depilatory cream composition comprises a depilatoryactive, an emollient selected from at least one of mineral oil andemollient esters, and one or more of a talc and polyamide resin. Thecomposition can further comprise a humectant.

The polyamide resin can comprise a Nylon-12 resin. The composition cancomprise 2 to 20 weight % of the depilatory active. The composition cancomprise 1 to 10 weight % of the emollient.

In another exemplary embodiment, the depilatory cream compositioncomprises a depilatory active, an emollient comprising a mineral oil andan emollient ester, wherein the emollient is present at a concentrationgreater than about 5 weight %, a skin-feel enhancing agent comprisingover 5 weight % of talc.

The emollient ester can comprise pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate.

The humectant can comprise glycerine. The composition can comprise 1 to5 weight % of the skin-feel enhancing agent. The composition cancomprise 2 to 20 weight % of the depilatory active. The emollient can bepresent at a concentration of about 7 weight %.

In another exemplary embodiment, the depilatory cream compositionconsists essentially of a depilatory active, an emollient comprising amineral oil and an emollient ester, wherein the emollient is present ata concentration greater than about 5 weight % to about 10 weight %, anda skin-feel enhancing agent.

In another exemplary embodiment, the depilatory cream compositionconsists essentially of a depilatory active, an emollient comprising amineral oil and an emollient ester, a skin feel enhancing agentcomprising 5-10 weight % of talc, and a humectant.

In another exemplary embodiment, the depilatory cream compositioncomprises a depilatory active, an emollient selected from at least oneof mineral oil and emollient esters, and a silicone wax, a talc and/orpolyamide resin.

The polyamide resin can be a Nylon-12 resin. The silicone wax can beC₃₀-C₄₅ alkyl methicone.

In another exemplary embodiment, the composition comprises silicone wax,dimethicone, cyclopentasiloxane and dimethiconol. The emollient estercan comprise pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate.

The emollient can comprise at least two of mineral oil, silicone oil andemollient esters. The emollient can comprise a mineral oil, silicone oiland an emollient ester.

The depilatory cream composition can further comprise a humectant. Thehumectant can be glycerin.

The composition can comprise 1 to 5 weight % silicone wax, mineraland/or polyamide resin. The composition can comprise 2 to 20 weight %depilatory active. The composition can comprise 1 to 10 weight %emollient.

In another exemplary embedment of the present invention, a method ofdepilation can comprise applying a composition to the skin; allowing thecomposition a residence time on the skin in order to degrade the hairson the skin's surface; at the end of the residence time removing thecomposition and depilated hairs form the skin; and rinsing the skin.

DETAIL DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

To facilitate an understanding of the principles and features of thevarious embodiments of the invention, various illustrative embodimentsare explained below. Although exemplary embodiments of the invention areexplained in detail, it is to be understood that other embodiments arecontemplated. Accordingly, it is not intended that the invention islimited in its scope to the details of construction and arrangement ofcomponents set forth in the following description or illustrated in thedrawings. The invention is capable of other embodiments and of beingpracticed or carried out in various ways. Also, in describing theexemplary embodiments, specific terminology will be resorted to for thesake of clarity.

It must also be noted that, as used in the specification and theappended claims, the singular forms “a,” “an” and “the” include pluralreferences unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. For example,reference to a component is intended also to include composition of aplurality of components. References to a composition containing “a”constituent is intended to include other constituents in addition to theone named.

Also, in describing the exemplary embodiments, terminology will beresorted to for the sake of clarity. It is intended that each termcontemplates its broadest meaning as understood by those skilled in theart and includes all technical equivalents which operate in a similarmanner to accomplish a similar purpose.

Ranges may be expressed herein as from “about” or “approximately” or“substantially” one particular value and/or to “about” or“approximately” or “substantially” another particular value. When such arange is expressed, other exemplary embodiments include from the oneparticular value and/or to the other particular value.

Similarly, as used herein, “substantially free” of something, or“substantially pure”, and like characterizations, can include both being“at least substantially free” of something, or “at least substantiallypure”, and being “completely free” of something, or “completely pure”.

By “comprising” or “containing” or “including” is meant that at leastthe named compound, element, particle, or method step is present in thecomposition or article or method, but does not exclude the presence ofother compounds, materials, particles, method steps, even if the othersuch compounds, material, particles, method steps have the same functionas what is named.

It is also to be understood that the mention of one or more method stepsdoes not preclude the presence of additional method steps or interveningmethod steps between those steps expressly identified. Similarly, it isalso to be understood that the mention of one or more components in acomposition does not preclude the presence of additional components thanthose expressly identified.

The materials described as making up the various elements of theinvention are intended to be illustrative and not restrictive. Manysuitable materials that would perform the same or a similar function asthe materials described herein are intended to be embraced within thescope of the invention. Such other materials not described herein caninclude, but are not limited to, for example, materials that aredeveloped after the time of the development of the invention.

According to one aspect of the present invention there is provided adepilatory cream composition comprising a depilatory active, anemollient selected from at least one of mineral oil, silicone oil andemollient esters, and a silicone wax, talc and/or a polyamide resin.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is providedthe use of silicone wax, polyamide resin and/or talc to improve theskin-feel of a depilatory cream composition.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provideda method of depilation comprising applying a composition as definedabove to the skin; allowing the composition a residence time on the skinin order to degrade hairs on the skin's surface; at the end of theresidence time removing the composition and depilated hairs form theskin; and rinsing the skin.

It has been found that, by incorporating a skin-feel enhancing agentselected from at least one of silicone wax, talc and polyamide resin inthe depilatory cream composition, the skin-feel of the composition isimproved. In particular, the silicone wax, talc and/or a polyamide resinimpart(s) a soft and velvety after-feel to the depilatory creamcomposition without affecting the composition's hair removal properties.

Talc is particularly preferred over other minerals which have previouslybeen used in cosmetics as it confers a powdery after-feel which isdesirable. In addition, it does not alter the color of the composition.

The depilatory cream composition may further include a humectant.Suitable humectants include polyols, such as glycerin, propylene glycoland butylene glycol. Glycerin is preferred. The humectant may be presentin an amount of 0 to 10 weight %, preferably 0.5 to 5 weight %.

Preferably, the composition comprises talc.

The talc may be present in an amount of 0.1 to 10 weight %, preferably0.2 to 5 weight %, more preferably 0.5 to 3 weight %. In one embodiment,the composition includes 1 to 2 weight % talc.

The composition may comprise a polyamide resin as an alternative or inaddition to the mineral. The polyamide resin is preferably Nylon-12.

The polyamide resin, preferably Nylon-12, may be present in an amount of0.1 to 10 weight %, preferably 0.5 to 5 weight %, more preferably 1 to 3weight %, for example 2 weight %.

The composition may also comprise a silicone wax as an alternative or inaddition to the mineral and/or polyamide resin. Suitable silicone waxesinclude C₃₀-C₄₅ alkyl methicone and a silicone wax formed fromstearoxytrimethylsilane and stearyl alcohol. The silicone wax ispreferably C₃₀-C₄₅ alkyl methicone.

Where a silicone wax is employed, the composition preferably includes asilicone oil to optimize the skin-feel properties of the composition.Preferably a silicone oil selected from dimethicone, cyclopentasiloxaneand dimethiconol. In a preferred embodiment, the composition includesdimethicone, cyclopentasiloxane and dimethiconol in combination with asilicone wax (preferably C₃₀-C₄₅ alkyl methicone)

The silicone wax may be present in an amount of 0.1 to 10 weight %,preferably 0.5 to 5 weight %, more preferably 1 to 3 weight %, forexample 1 to 2 weight %.

The emollient is selected from at least one of mineral oil, silicone andemollient esters. Together with the silicone wax, mineral and/orpolyamide resin (and optional humectant), the emollient plays animportant role in providing the depilatory cream composition with itsdesired skin-feel characteristics.

The emollient may be present in an amount of 1 to 10 weight %,preferably 3 to 7 weight % of the composition.

Mineral oil may be present in an amount of 0 to 10 weight %, preferably0.5 to 5 weight % of the composition.

Silicone oil may be present in an amount of 0 to 10 weight %, preferably0.5 to 5 weight %, for example 1 to 4 weight % of the composition.

Emollient esters may be present in an amount of 0 to 10 weight %,preferably 0.5 to 5 weight % of the composition, for example 1 to 3weight %.

It is possible for the emollient to consist essentially of mineral oil.For example, in one embodiment, the composition includes talc and anemollient that consists essentially of mineral oil. In this embodiment,the emollient is present in an amount of 3 to 6 weight %, preferably 5weight %. The talc is present in an amount of 0.3 to 1 weight %,preferably 0.5 weight %. Where an emollient consisting essentially ofmineral oil emollient is employed, the composition preferably includes ahumectant, such as glycerin.

It is also possible for the emollient to comprise or consist essentiallyof silicone oil(s). A combination of silicone oils can be present. Thesilicone oil may include at least one of cyclopentasiloxane,dimethiconol and dimethicone. Preferably, if used, the silicone oilcomprises cyclopentasiloxane, dimethiconol and dimethicone. The siliconeoil may include 0.1 to 5 weight %, preferably 1 to 2 weight %dimethicone; and/or 1 to 5 weight %, for example, 1 to 3 weight %cyclopentasiloxane and dimethiconol.

It is possible for the emollient to consist essentially of an emollientester. However, the emollient ester is preferably used in combinationwith a mineral oil and/or a silicone oil.

In one embodiment, the emollient comprises at least two of mineral oil,silicone oil and emollient esters. For example, the emollient mayinclude mineral oil and silicone oil, or mineral oil and emollientesters, or silicone oil and emollient esters. In one embodiment, theemollient includes mineral oil, silicone oil and emollient esters.

Many suitable silicone oils may be employed. Examples includecyclopentasiloxane, dimethiconol and dimethicone. In one embodiment, thesilicone oil comprises cyclopentasiloxane and dimethiconol. In anotherembodiment, the silicone oil comprises dimethicone, cyclopentasiloxaneand dimethiconol. The total amount of silicone oil in the compositionmay be 0.1 to 10 weight %, for example, 2 to 5 weight %. Wheredimethicone is employed, the amount of dimethicone may range from 0.1 to5 weight %, for example 1 to 2 weight %. Where cyclopentasiloxane anddimethiconol are employed, this combination may be present in an amountof 0.1 to 5 weight %, for example 1 to 3 weight %.

Many suitable emollient esters may be employed. Suitable examplesinclude isopropyl palmitate, isopropyl myristate, myristyl lactate,cetyl esters, isotridecyl isononanoate, C₁₂₋₁₅ alkyl benzoate,caprylic/capric triglyceride and pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate.

In one embodiment, the emollient comprises mineral oil, pentaerythrityltetraisostearate, cyclopentasiloxane and dimethiconol. The mineral oilmay be present in an amount of 3 to 6 weight %, preferably 5 weight %.The pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate may be present in an amount of 1 to3 weight %, preferably 1 weight %. The cyclopentasiloxane anddimethiconol may be present in an amount of 1 to 3 weight %, preferably1 weight %. In a preferred embodiment, this combination of emollients isused together with at least one of talc and polyamide resin.

The depilatory active is a compound capable of degrading keratin and maybe, for example, a sulfur compound such as potassium thioglycolate,dithioetythritol, thioglycerol, thioglycol, thioxanthine, thipsalicylcicacid, N-acetyl-L-cysteine, lipic acid, NaHSO₃, Li₂S, Na₂S, K₂S, MgS,CaS, SrS, BaS, (NH₄)₂S, sodium dihydrolipoate 6, 8-dithiooctanoate,sodium 6,8-dithiooctanoate, salts of hydrogen sulphide for example NaSHor KSH, thioglycolic acid, thioglycerol, 2-mercaptopropionic acid,3-mercaptropropionic acid, thiomalic acid, ammonium thioglycolate,glyceryl monothioglycolate, monoethanolamine thioglycolate,monoethanolamine, thioglycolic acid, diammonium dithiodiglycolate,ammonium thiolactate, monoethanolamine thiolactate, thioglycolamide,homo-cysteine, cysteine, glutathione, dithiothreitol, dihydrolipoicacid, 1,3-dithiopropanol, thioglycolamide, glycerylmonothioglycolate,thioglycolhydrazine, keratinase, hydrazine sulfate, hydrazine disulfatetriisocyanate, guanidine thioglycolate, calcium thioglycolate and/orcysteamine. However, the composition is preferably substantially or,more preferably, is completely free from depilatory agents that destroythe thermodynamic equilibrium or the surface tension of the composition;examples of such agents include alkali metal sulfides.

Preferred depilatory compounds are thioglycolates, or their precursorthioglycolic acid. Most preferred is potassium thioglycolate, which maybe produced by mixing thioglycolic acid with a neutralizing source ofpotassium hydroxide (as noted above excess potassium hydroxide over thatrequired to effect neutralization cannot be used).

The depilatory active may be present in an amount of 2 to 25 weight %,preferably 5 to 20 weight %, more preferably 10 to 15 weight %. In oneembodiment, the composition includes potassium thioglycolate in anamount of 2 to 25 weight %, preferably 5 to 20 weight %, more preferably10 to 15 weight %.

The depilatory cream composition of the present invention preferablyincludes water. Water may be present in an amount of at least 40 weight%, preferably at least 50 weight %. Suitable amounts of water range from40 to 70 weight %, preferably 50 to 65 weight %, more preferably 55 to60 weight %.

The depilatory cream composition may include an oil. Suitable oilsinclude sweet almond oil, iso-hexane, sunflower seed oil, apricot kerneloil and/or shea butter. Preferably, sweet almond oil is employed. Theoil may form 0.01 to 5 weight %, more preferably 0.1 to 1 weight %, ofthe depilatory cream composition.

The depilatory cream composition may optionally include one or moresurfactant(s). The surfactant may be anionic, cationic or non-ionic. Itis preferably non-ionic. Examples of suitable surfactants includecetearyl phosphate, cetearyl alcohol, cetearyl glucoside, cetostearylalcohol and/or ceteareth 20. It is preferably present in an amount offrom 0.5 to 15 wt % relative to the weight of the depilatory creamcomposition, more preferably from 1 to 10 wt %.

The depilatory cream composition may optionally include a source ofalkalinity. This may include hydroxides, such as hydroxides of alkaliand alkaline earth metals. Suitable hydroxides include sodium hydroxide,potassium hydroxide, calcium hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide.Preferably, calcium hydroxide is employed, optionally together withpotassium hydroxide. The source of alkalinity (e.g. calcium hydroxide)may be present in an amount of 0.1 to 10 weight %, preferably 1 to 6weight %, for example 2 to 5 weight % of the depilatory creamcomposition.

The depilatory cream composition preferably has a pH of greater than 7,for example, 9 to 12.5.

Optionally, the composition includes an accelerator that will acceleratethe hair removal reaction. Examples of such accelerators include urea,thiourea, dimethyl, isosorbide (DMI), ethoxydiglycol (Transcutol) ormethyl propyl diol (MP diol). Preferably the accelerator is urea. Thecomposition according to the invention preferably comprises from 5% to15% wt, more preferably from 6 to 10 wt % of an accelerator (e.g. urea).

The depilatory cream composition may comprise other optionalingredients, such as perfumes, pigments and fillers, such as clays.Examples of suitable clays include sodium magnesium silicate, magnesiumtrisilicate and titanium dioxide. The inclusion of a clay, preferablysodium magnesium silicate, more preferably in an amount of from 0.1 to10 wt % relative to the weight of the depilatory composition, mostpreferably from 0.1 to 1 wt %, is particularly advantageous, since thisprovides sodium and magnesium ions for the buffer system and improvesthe efficiency of depilation.

The depilatory cream composition desirably includes a chelating agent,such as sodium gluconate. The chelating agent may be present in anamount of less than 1 weight %, preferably 0.01 to 0.5 weight %, forexample 0.05 to 0.1 weight %.

The depilatory cream composition may also include an additive thatprevents phase separation. Suitable additives include polymers orcopolymers of acrylic acid, for example, an acrylate copolymer. Suchadditives may be present in an amount of up to 2 weight %, preferablyless than 1 weight %, more preferably less than 0.5 weight %, forexample 0.1 to 0.4 weight %.

The depilatory cream composition may also include an malodor absorbent,such as spray dried silica. Such absorbents may be present in an amountof up to 2 weight %, preferably less than 1 weight %, more preferablyless than 0.5 weight %, for example 0.001 to 0.1 weight %.

Optionally, additives such as aloe vera and Vitamin E may also beincluded in the composition. Such additives are employed in amounts ofless than 1 weight %, for example, 0.1 to 0.5 weight % of thecomposition.

The depilatory cream composition may be made by first mixing components,such as the emollient and silicone wax, polyamide resin and/or talc,together to form a pre-mix. The pre-mix may be made at a temperature notexceeding 85° C., preferably in the range 65° C. to 80° C. The pre-mixmay be actively or passively cooled. The depilatory compound may then bemixed with the pre-mix. The resulting mixture may be mixed at atemperature in the range 15° C. to 40° C.

In the method of depilation of the present invention the composition isallowed a residence time on the skin. Preferably the residence time isless than 10 minutes, more preferably not more than 6 minutes, even.Very suitably the residence time is 1 to 5 minutes, about 2 to 3 minutesbeing especially preferred.

It is found that using the composition of the present inventiondepilation after a residence time of only 3 minutes can be excellent,yet without significant skin irritation in subjects with normal skin.

The composition may be removed from the skin by many means, for exampleusing a sponge, spatula or scraper device.

An advantage of the composition of the present invention is that itleaves the skin feeling soft and smooth. The composition of the presentinvention preferably also feels smooth and soft when applied to theskin.

The following Examples further illustrate the present invention.

Example 1

Component Weight % Deionized Water^(a) 38.245 Cetearyl alcohol 30/70^(a)3.9 Ceteareth-20^(a) 1.76 Paraffinum Liquidum^(a) 4.5 Sweet Almondoil^(a) 0.1 Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate^(a) 0.8 Cyclopentasiloxaneand Dimethiconol^(a) 1.2 Calcium hydroxide^(a) 3.56 Sodium gluconate^(a)0.1 Nylon 12^(a) 2 Magnesium trisilicate^(a) 0.5 PMX, Depil, whitepaste^(a) 0.6 Deionized water^(b) 20.5 Urea^(b) 8.0 Na Mg silicate^(b)0.2 Acrylates copolymer 33^(b) 0.1 Aloe vera ^(b) 0.1 Potassiumthioglycolate 12.25 Potassium hydroxide (50%) 1 Fragrance^(c) 0.56 Spraydried silica^(c) 0.025

The ingredients labeled “a” were mixed together at a temperature ofapproximately 70° C. The mixture was then cooled and a pre-mixcontaining ingredients “b” was added at a temperature of approximately50° C. The resulting mixture was agitated further and then cooled. Apre-mix of ingredients “c” was then added at a temperature ofapproximately 40° C., together with the potassium thioglycolate andpotassium hydroxide.

Example 2

Component Weight % Deionized Water^(a) 36.245 Cetearyl alcohol 30/70^(a)4.9 Ceteareth-20^(a) 2.26 Paraffinum liquidum^(a) 5 Sweet almond oil^(a)0.1 Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate^(a) 1.2 Cyclopentasiloxane andDimethiconol^(a) 0.8 Calcium hydroxide^(a) 3.56 Sodium gluconate^(a) 0.1Talc^(a) 2 Magnesium trisilicate^(a) 0.5 PMX, Depil, white paste^(a) 0.6Deionized water^(b) 20.5 Urea^(b) 8.0 Na Mg silicate^(b) 0.2 Acrylatescopolymer 33^(b) 0.1 Aloe vera ^(b) 0.1 Potassium thioglycolate 12.25Potassium hydroxide (50%) 1 Fragrance^(c) 0.56 Spray dried silica^(c)0.025

The ingredients labeled “a” were mixed together at a temperature ofapproximately 70° C. The mixture was then cooled and a pre-mixcontaining ingredients “b” was added at a temperature of approximately50° C. The resulting mixture was agitated further and then cooled. Apre-mix of ingredients “c” was then added at a temperature ofapproximately 40° C., together with the potassium thioglycolate andpotassium hydroxide.

Example 3

Component Weight % Deionized Water^(a) 36.205 Cetearyl alcohol 30/70^(a)5.5 Ceteareth-20^(a) 2.7 Paraffinum liquidum^(a) 5.5 Sweet almondoil^(a) 0.1 Glycerin^(a) 2 Calcium hydroxide^(a) 3.56 Sodiumgluconate^(a) 0.15 Talc^(a) 0.45 Magnesium trisilicate^(a) 0.5 PMX,Depil, white paste^(a) 0.6 Deionized water^(b) 20.5 Urea^(b) 8.0 Na Mgsilicate^(b) 0.2 Acrylates copolymer 33^(b) 0.1 Aloe vera ^(b) 0.1Potassium thioglycolate 12.25 Potassium hydroxide (50%) 1 Fragrance^(c)0.56 Spray dried silica^(c) 0.025

The ingredients labeled “a” were mixed together at a temperature ofapproximately 70° C. The mixture was then cooled and a pre-mixcontaining ingredients “b” was added at a temperature of approximately50° C. The resulting mixture was agitated further and then cooled. Apre-mix of ingredients “c” was then added at a temperature ofapproximately 40° C., together with the potassium thioglycolate andpotassium hydroxide.

Example 4

Component Weight % Deionized Water^(a) 41.245 Cetearyl alcohol 30/70^(a)4.4 Ceteareth-20^(a) 1.76 C₃₀ to C₄₅ alkyl methicone^(a) 0.75Cyclopentasiloxane and Dimethiconol^(a) 3.5 Dimethicone^(a) 0.75 Sweetalmond oil^(a) 0.1 Calcium hydroxide^(a) 3.56 Sodium gluconate^(a) 0.1Magnesium trisilicate^(a) 0.5 PMX, Depil, white paste^(a) 0.6 Deionizedwater^(b) 20.5 Urea^(b) 8.0 Na Mg silicate^(b) 0.2 Acrylates copolymer33^(b) 0.1 Aloe vera ^(b) 0.1 Potassium thioglycolate 12.25 Potassiumhydroxide (50%) 1 Fragrance^(c) 0.56 Spray dried silica^(c) 0.025

The ingredients labeled “a” were mixed together at a temperature ofapproximately 70° C. The mixture was then cooled and a pre-mixcontaining ingredients “b” was added at a temperature of approximately50° C. The resulting mixture was agitated further and then cooled. Apre-mix of ingredients “c” was then added at a temperature ofapproximately 40° C., together with the potassium thioglycolate andpotassium hydroxide.

Example 5

Component Weight % Deionized Water^(a) 37.245 Cetearyl alcohol 30/70^(a)4.4 Ceteareth-20^(a) 1.76 Paraffinum liquidum^(a) 6.5 Sweet almondoil^(a) 0.1 Calcium hydroxide^(a) 3.56 Sodium gluconate^(a) 0.1 Talc^(a)2.5 Magnesium trisilicate^(a) 0.75 PMX, Depil, white paste^(a) 0.85Deionized water^(b) 20.5 Urea^(b) 8.0 Na Mg silicate^(b) 0.2 Acrylatescopolymer 33^(b) 0.1 Aloe vera ^(b) 0.1 Potassium thioglycolate 12.25Potassium hydroxide (50%) 1 Fragrance^(c) 0.56 Spray dried silica^(c)0.025

The ingredients labeled “a” were mixed together at a temperature ofapproximately 70° C. The mixture was then cooled and a pre-mixcontaining ingredients “b” was added at a temperature of approximately50° C. The resulting mixture was agitated further and then cooled. Apre-mix of ingredients “c” was then added at a temperature ofapproximately 40° C., together with the potassium thioglycolate andpotassium hydroxide.

While several variations of the present invention have been illustratedby way of example in preferred or particular embodiments, it is apparentthat further embodiments could be developed within the spirit and scopeof the present invention, or the inventive concept thereof. However, itis to be expressly understood that such modifications and adaptationsare within the spirit and scope of the present invention, and areinclusive, but not limited to the following appended claims as setforth.

What is claimed is:
 1. A depilatory cream composition comprising: adepilatory active; an emollient selected from at least one of mineraloil and emollient esters; and one or more of a talc and polyamide resin.2. The composition of claim 1 further comprising a humectant.
 3. Thecomposition of claim 2, wherein the polyamide resin comprises a Nylon-12resin.
 4. The composition of claim 2 comprising 2 to 20 weight % of thedepilatory active.
 5. The composition of claim 2 comprising 1 to 10weight % of the emollient.
 6. A depilatory cream composition comprising:a depilatory active, an emollient comprising a mineral oil and anemollient ester, wherein the emollient is present at a concentrationgreater than about 5 weight %; and a skin-feel enhancing agentcomprising over 5 weight % of talc.
 7. The composition of claim 6,wherein the polyamide resin is a Nylon-12 resin; and
 8. The compositionof claim 6, wherein the emollient ester comprises pentaerythrityltetraisostearate.
 9. The composition of claim 6 further comprising ahumectant.
 10. The composition of claim 9, wherein the humectant isglycerine.
 11. The composition of claim 6 comprising 1 to 5 weight % ofthe skin-feel enhancing agent.
 12. The composition of claim 6 comprising2 to 20 weight % of the depilatory active.
 13. The composition of claim6, wherein the emollient is present at a concentration of about 7 weight%.
 14. A depilatory cream composition consisting essentially of: adepilatory active; an emollient comprising a mineral oil and anemollient ester, wherein the emollient is present at a concentrationgreater than about 5 weight % to about 10 weight %; and a skin-feelenhancing agent.
 15. The composition of claim 14, wherein the skin-feelenhancing agent comprises polyamide resin.
 16. The composition of claim14, wherein the polyamide resin comprises a Nylon-12 resin.
 17. Thecomposition of claim 14, wherein the skin-feel enhancing agent comprises5-10 weight % of talc.
 18. The composition of claim 14, wherein theemollient ester comprises pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate.
 19. Adepilatory cream composition consisting essentially of: a depilatoryactive; an emollient comprising a mineral oil and an emollient ester; askin feel enhancing agent comprising 5-10 weight % of talc; and ahumectant.
 20. The composition of claim 19, wherein the humectant isglycerine.
 21. The composition of claim 19 comprising 2 to 20 weight %of the depilatory active, and wherein the emollient is present at aconcentration of about 7 weight %.